The Little Moments that Shape a Lifetime

Every morning, the door opens just as the sun begins to rise. Tiny sneakers tumble in, backpacks thud gently to the floor, and little hands reach out for a familiar hug. Inside, there’s the smell of breakfast, the hum of soft music, and the warm, welcoming rhythm of a new day in family child care.

In these quiet, everyday moments, something extraordinary is happening. Children are being nurtured, guided, and uplifted. They’re learning to trust, to share, to grow. Providers offer more than just care — they offer connection, stability, learning, and love.

Yet too often, their work goes unnoticed — tucked away behind front doors and playroom walls.

This Provider Appreciation Day, we’re launching 10 Days of Appreciation to shine a light on these early childhood champions. We’re celebrating the providers who make a difference in the lives of children, families, and entire communities — one moment, one milestone, one meal at a time.

💛 Your donation ensures these providers get the recognition, support, and gratitude they so deeply deserve.

Whether you give $10 for 10 days, share a story of your own, or invite others to give — every action is a thank-you that echoes far beyond this week.

👉 Honor a hero. Support a provider. Give today.

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Provider Appreciation 2025

By Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland

Provider Appreciation 2025

10 Days of Unsung Heroes!

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